BK3
join:2001-04-10
Geneva, IL | Blackmail
In my opinion, this is nothing more than economic blackmail. |
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Gilitar
join:2000-11-20
Mobile, AL
1 edit | I smell a lawsuit coming.
Edit: You know the more I think about it, with all of Bellsouth's actions lately I'm going to dump them. C-ya BS!!! |
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ropeguru
Premium
join:2001-01-25
Bridgeport, WV
clubs:
 ·VOIPo
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I was thinking the exact same thing before reading your post.
Not sure who they would take this to in order to have Bellsouth whipped, but I think I would be looking for the correct entity now that it is public.
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haplo2112
join:2003-05-12
Charlton, MA | reply to BK3
If they followed through with it they could be sued...that was their big mistake...hell that kind of comment could be construed as a sort of economic terrorism with the patriot act. |
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Unregistered user
@cofs.net
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Take it to the court of public opinion. Seriously. If they want to force a vote in Lafayette, make this threat public. Make BellSouth look like the extortionists they are.
If this thing does end up going to a vote, then those who favor muni broadband have an obligation to band together and help the people of Lafayette. Make that city a test case in the use of grassroots organizing and fundraising. It has to start somewhere. |
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packetscan
Premium
join:2004-10-19
Bridgeport, CT
clubs: | reply to BK3
Congressional OVERSITE!
*cough*
We as citizens need to take a stand.
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Steve
I'm a PC, so shut up
Consultant
join:2001-03-10
Yorba Linda, CA | reply to BK3
Re: Blackmail
I believe the proper term is "extortion"
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tkdslr
join:2004-04-24
Pompano Beach, FL
 ·Speakeasy
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said by BK3  :In my opinion, this is nothing more than economic blackmail. It's called Extortion.. a felony in most states..
I think the appropriate punishment for Bell South Inc. would be the forfeiture of all assets in the state and a lifetime ban from doing business in Louisiana.
That would put All mega corps on notice. Make an economic threat and pay the price in spades. |
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AthlGrond
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-25
Aurora, CO | reply to haplo2112
What would they be sued for do you suppose?
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footballdude
Premium
join:2002-08-13
Imperial, MO | reply to tkdslr
Saying they're going to take their ball and go home isn't extortion. OK, it is, but I don't think you can charge them with extortion in a courtroom. |
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bogey780
join:2004-03-19
Here | reply to Steve
Extortion?
All it means is BellSouth adapted well to Louisiana. |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
Host:
Road Runner
PC gaming GAMES
PC gaming Tech
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Sadly propaganda doesn't work that way.
The more they publicize Bellsouth claims that the fiber plan could result in layoffs, the more "layoffs" and "fiber plan" are discussed in concert.
"Joe" doesn't pay much attention to the conflict, but he does remember some talk of job losses. Better vote against that!
By simply injecting the possibility into the debate, you've scared off would-be voters too lazy to really dig in and understand the issue. |
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haplo2112
join:2003-05-12
Charlton, MA | reply to AthlGrond
Coercion, illegal business practice, breach of contract... |
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King P
Don't blame me. I voted for Ron Paul
Premium
join:2004-11-17
Inman, SC
·Windstream
 ·Charter Pipeline
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Exactly right. Isn't America great! Big Corporations control not only the Gov't, but the Media, and the Economy. Frankly, it disturbs me that some agencies aren't smacking BS (and I use that term liberally) around a little bit and telling them what's up.
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TheMadSwede
Premium
join:2001-01-30
Holland, MI
·Charter Pipeline
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said by Gilitar :I smell a lawsuit coming. Edit: You know the more I think about it, with all of Bellsouth's actions lately I'm going to dump them. C-ya BS!!! The problem is that ANY company would do this. I'm thinking...gee, I'm glad I don't have BS/Cingular. But then I realized, heck, Verizon (Wireless) would do the exact same thing.
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unregistered
@corning.com
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"Re: Blackmail
Take it to the court of public opinion. Seriously. If they want to force a vote in Lafayette, make this threat public. Make BellSouth look like the extortionists they are.
If this thing does end up going to a vote, then those who favor muni broadband have an obligation to band together and help the people of Lafayette. Make that city a test case in the use of grassroots organizing and fundraising. It has to start somewhere."
That's the problem. When it goes to the public they get scared. Every person who works for cingular, their spouses and friends will vote no. Blackmail works. |
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AthlGrond
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-25
Aurora, CO
·Comcast
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said by haplo2112 :Coercion, illegal business practice, breach of contract... Since when is Coercion illegal and what contract is breached?
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lyls
@tele.dk | reply to TheMadSwede
if any company would resort to blackmail then i guess the country and maybe even the western world is in a very sad state |
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AthlGrond
Premium,MVM
join:2002-04-25
Aurora, CO | Well since the government does the same thing all the time I guess we are all doomed.
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Nightshade
sic semper tyrannis
Premium
join:2002-05-26
Salem, OR
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And what pray tell, will bellsouth gain from their own actions?
And all because of one city wanting to provide broadband to their own citizens when BellSouth has failed to do so.
Just pathetic, straight pathetic. Pathetic enough to make me want to dance that I do not live in BellSouth Territory.
I got Qwest to play with.:D
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